Nick Schaeflein

Joined: Mar 27, 2017

Have been writing for four years, but have been a fan and purist of the game for much longer. A former college player that now enjoys the game at all levels, and from many different aspects, including scouting and statistics. Reside in the Chicago area. North Side fan, but also love what goes on at Yawkey Way. 2016 World Series Game 7 was the greatest game ever, and baseball is the Greatest Show on Dirt.

Apr 28, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) reacts to the fans after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs Preparing for More Draft Day Success

May 1, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw (21) is congratulated by Eric Thames (7) after hitting a game winning three run home run off of St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Seung-Hwan Oh (not pictured) during the tenth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Could the Milwaukee Brewers be buyers?

May 20, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder J.D. Martinez (28) celebrates after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers J.D. Martinez Could Be an MVP Candidate

May 9, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (70) before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Critical home stand awaits

Apr 28, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Greg Holland (56) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Rockies: Greg Holland Thriving and Succeeding

Oct 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Fans walk in front of Wrigley Field before game five of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Wrigley Field Hosting Annual Charity Event

Apr 19, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros: Dallas Keuchel Is Back To Dominant Form

Apr 8, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (40) reacts during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Ranking Top 5 Pitchers Currently on Disabled List

Apr 9, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Stock Up, Stock Down: Ervin Santana, Zack Greinke

Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (41) pitches during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox: Chris Sale – New Sox, Same Domination

Apr 9, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: First 10 Games Show Good And Bad

Apr 8, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Kyle Hendricks, Aaron Sanchez – Who Is the Best Fifth Starter?

Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs players celebrate on the field after defeating the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Opening Night 2017: Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals Preview

Mar 22, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USA pitcher Marcus Stroman (6) is awarded the MVP award following the 8-0 victroy against Puerto Rico in the 2017 World Baseball Classic at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

World Baseball Classic: Does WBC Give Starting Pitchers Hangover for Season?